USA-30 Undergraduate Scholarships in Business

College of Business, University of Iowa, USA

Tippie Scholars Scholarship is a scheme of awards offered by The University of Iowa to international students. Approximately 30 incoming first-year honors students who qualify for direct admission to the Tippie College of Business will be selected as Tippie Scholars.

The Tippie Scholars Program provides accelerated and individualized programs of study that will allow students to go beyond the basic requirements for the degree. An individualized plan might include accelerated eligibility for courses in your major, special honors seminars, conducting research with a faculty mentor, or participating in leadership workshops that include networking with College alumni and business leaders. The intimate program size and individual attention are some of the hallmarks of the program.

Program Highlights:

• A $1,500 scholarship for two years
• Priority registration
• A dedicated advisor and personalized attention from the Undergraduate Program Office
• Research opportunities with a faculty member
• First-year Tippie Scholars seminar and Courses in Common options
• Workshops to hone knowledge of business etiquette
• Special programming to enhance leadership and professional development

Students admitted to the Tippie College of Business through Direct Admission are eligible to apply to the Tippie Scholars Program. Admission to Tippie Scholars is highly competitive and based on high school record and an essay. Tippie Scholars must maintain a 3.33 GPA each semester to remain in the program.

Admission option for highly qualified high school students to be admitted directly to the Tippie College of Business.

To be eligible, you must:

• Apply to the University of Iowa as a pre-business student (a separate application to the College of Business is not required)
• Have an admissions index of 140 or higher

The Admission Index is calculated by doubling the ACT composite score and then adding the class percentile rank. If the index cannot be calculated because the high school doesn’t rank students, a minimum ACT composite score of 27 (or equivalent SAT composite) and a minimum high school GPA of 3.70 are required.

If you are directly admitted to the College of Business, you will:

• Be advised by the staff of the Undergraduate Program Office
• Have full access to the computer lab in the Pappajohn Business Building
• Be eligible for College of Business scholarships in your sophomore year

If you satisfy the criteria for direct admission, you may apply for the Tippie Scholars Program.

Application Deadline (for Fall 2008): February 1st 2008